Smoky Lentil and Sweet Potato Tacos. Vegan Recipe

Look what I found in the drafts. I was transferring the photographs from the machine. They eat up so much space :). And found these. I love lentils in and on anything, and Tacos are a perfect way to eat more. Change up the beans from your regular Tacos with these smoky lentils. Easier on the tummy, quicker to prep. Top with salsa, guacamole or sliced avocado. Serve the lentils as a Stew, on a salad, top a pizza or make a sloppy sandwich. Use seasonal squash or other veggies instead of sweet potato.

More Mexican inspired goodies from the blog. Mostly all soy and gluten free. Pulled Butternut Squash tacos.Spanish rice, buffalo tempeh wrapsChipotle Refried Beans PizzaNacho Mac and Cheese CasseroleSteps:Cook onions, add spices, lentils and then sweet potatoes. Cook until tender.You can use the lentils to top a salad, tacos, pizza or anything else.Add salsa, jalapenos, cilantro, avocado and other toppings of choice.Lentil and Sweet Potato TacosAllergen Information: Free of Dairy, egg, soy, nut, yeast. Gluten-free with glutenfree Taco shells.Makes 8-10 TacosIngredients:1/2 cup dry lentils1.5 cups water1 sweet potato or yam, cubed (1-1.5 cups)1/2 medium red onion, chopped (about 3/4 cup)1 Tablespoon Tomato paste or 1/2 a large ripe tomato finely chopped1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper or 1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce, chopped1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon cumin powder or cumin seeds1 teaspoon coriander powder1/2 teaspoon dry oregano 1/2 teaspoon dry basil3/4 teaspoon salt or to tastea generous dash of black pepper1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce(optional)1-2 teaspoon lime juiceAssembly:Hard or soft TacosFinely chopped Lettuce or cabbageSalsa of choice (I used pico de gallo)avocado, jalapenos, etcChopped cilantroLime juiceMethod:1. Soak the lentils for half an hour. Chop up the potatoes, get the ingredients ready. Drain the lentils, wash and keep ready.2. In a deep pan, add oil and heat on medium heat. Add onion and cook until golden.(5 to 6 mins)3. Add all the spices, herbs, salt, tomato paste/tomato and mix well. Cook for a minute. (2-3 minutes if using a tomato)4. Add the washed lentils and water. Mix, cover and cook on low-medium heat for 15 minutes.5. Add the cubed sweet potato, Sriracha, mix and cook covered for another 15-25 minutes until lentils and sweet potato are tender and all liquid is absorbed.6. Add lime juice. taste and adjust for salt and spice. Add a dash of liquid smoke for extra smokyness.If using canned/pre-cooked lentils or black beans: Add cubed Sweet potato and 1/4 cup water to the onion, spices, tomato mixture(step 3). Mix, cover and cook for 15 minutes at medium heat. Add drained lentils/beans and salt(depends on if the lentils are salted or not), mix and cook covered until sweet potato cubes are tender.Assemble:Warm the Tacos, then Load them with Lettuce, warm lentil mixture, then fresh Salsa, avocado is using, Cilantro and lime juice.Serve immediately.Variations: Serve the lentils as a Stew, on a salad, top a pizza or make a sloppy sandwich. Use seasonal squash or other veggies instead of sweet potato.

Wowzers! We had this today for our first time. It was so delicious that as soon as we finished, I jumped up and made a second batch! I have enjoyed all your recipes. Thank you for sharing them with us.

I made these last night for me and my sister. SOOOOOOOOOOOOO good!!! I liked tasting the sweetness from the sweet potato with all the hot spices…We used blue corn taco shells that were really good from PCC…

Looks perfectly delicious Richa!! I made some tostadas last week with sweet potatoes and roasted poblano peppers and spices like this and the contrast is so awesome! I’m totally going to add lentils like you made them next time I make it! Right up my alley 😊